Planning Department
Planning Office of the Planning and Urban Design Agency
Proposed Amendments
Proposed Plans
2025 Sustainability and Climate Plan
The final draft of the 2025 Sustainability & Climate Plan is open to public review and comment. You can view the draft document online or view a physical copy at several locations. Locations and instructions on how to leave a comment are listed on the plan document page.
Neighborhood Planning Initiative
The City of St. Louis's Planning & Urban Design Agency launched PlanSTL in 2024 to guide neighborhood planning across the city. This initiative deploys planning resources in priority areas and continues to evolve based on community feedback to ensure it reflects residents' needs. Learn more at planstl.com.
Neighborhood Planning Committee (NPC) Recruitment
We are currently recruiting members for the Neighborhood Planning Committee (NPC) in Plan Areas 4, 5, 6. These committees will shape the vision for their neighborhoods, serve as ambassadors, and ensure plans reflect resident voices.
Upcoming Planning Areas:
Plan Area 4
West Cluster: Wells-Goodfellow, Hamilton Heights, Kingsway West
Central Cluster: O’Fallon, Penrose
East Cluster: College Hill, Fairground Neighborhood
Plan Area 5:
Academy, Fountain Park, Lewis Place
Plan Area 6:
Mark Twain I-70 Industrial
Timeline:
Plan Areas 4 & 5: Fall 2025 – Nov. 2026
Plan Area 6: Through July 2026
Informational Sessions:
Join us for an information session to learn more about the planning process and the Neighborhood Planning Committees.
Tuesday, Sept 23, 2025 | 6–7 PM – Virtual Office Hours Zoom Link
Monday, Sept 29, 2025 | 12–1 PM – Virtual Office Hours Zoom Link
Tuesday, Sept 30, 2025 | 4–6 PM – Virtual Office Hours Zoom Link
Even if you’re not on a committee, you can still engage through workshops, pop-up events, and public forums.
Apply Now (NPC Application)
Be part of building the future of your neighborhood. Apply here by Monday, Oct. 13.
Active Planning Areas
PlanSTL is currently underway in several neighborhoods. Each Plan Area has its own webpage where you can see updates on progress, community events, and opportunities to participate:
Plan Area 1:
The Ville, Greater Ville, Kingsway East -- View Plan Progress Here
Plan Area 2:
Mark Twain, Walnut Park East, Walnut Park West -- View Plan Progress Here
Plan Area 3:
Baden and North Pointe -- Veiw Plan Progress Here
Plans
Adopted
Adopted Plans - All
A general list of all adopted plans approved by the City's Planning Commission.
Adopted Plans Map
A map of all adopted plans approved by the City's Planning Commission.
Comprehensive Plans
The Comprehensive Plan guides the City in 1) establishing future policies for physical, social & economic development and 2) zoning to address land use issues.
Neighborhood Plans
Plans for individual or groups of neighborhoods that include more details than the Comprehensive Plan may be prepared by PDA or consultants.
Strategic Land Use Plan of the St. Louis Comprehensive Plan
The plan assigns land use designations that indicate what future development focus is intended for each block in the City.
Topical Plans
Plans relating to a specific topic (e.g. parks, sustainability, commerce, design) of importance to the City that include more details than the Comprehensive Plan.
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Non-Adopted
Major Plans - Non-Adopted
Plans that address issues of importance to the City, but have not been adopted by the City's Planning Commission.
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Most Active Pages
Citywide Neighborhood Map
Standard, tabloid size neighborhood map.
Citywide Ward Map 2011
Standard, tabloid-sized citywide ward map.
Citywide Ward Map 2021
36" x 64", large format citywide ward map.
Citywide Ward Map Comparison (2011 & 2021)
36" x 64" large-format citywide ward map showing 2011 and 2021 ward boundaries.
Neighborhood Organizations Map
A map of Neighborhood Organizations developed by many partner organizations in hopes that neighbors will be able to use the map to collaborate, work collectively, and build power.
Strategic Land Use Plan of the St. Louis Comprehensive Plan
The plan assigns land use designations that indicate what future development focus is intended for each block in the City.
Zoning Overlay Districts
Zoning overlay districts provide more flexibility for individuals proposing development in the City of St. Louis
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Environmental Review
Overview of the NEPA Environmental review process used by the City of St. Louis' Development Agencies
Naming or Renaming a Public Street
Procedures for street naming or renaming in the City of St. Louis
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SLUP Updates
The new SLUP has been adopted!
On February 12th 2025, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted the 20205 Strategic Land Use Plan of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of St. Louis! All elements of the new SLUP can be found here.
Check out the project website, which will continue to provide updates about ongoing SLUP implementation, here.
Zoning Upgrade
The new Zoning Upgrade is beginning
The Planning & Urban Design Agency and the Zoning Department are currently engaged in a comprehensive process to overhaul St. Louis City's zoning code.
Find more information regarding the process, as well as how to get involved, please visit the official ZOUP webpage.
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